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Gladewater High graduation
Graduation day for many Gladewater High students was bittersweet.
One of their classmates died in a single-car wreck Friday morning while she was returning home from graduation practice.
Allison Nicole Ray, 18, was killed in the wreck on CR 3111, southwest of Gladewater, said Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Joseph Birt. She was scheduled to graduate Friday night from Gladewater High School. Instead, a white bow adorned the chair where she would have sat. It was a stark contrast to the brightly colored balloons and flowers that dotted the stands.
Share your memories of Allison and wish others well here.
Comments
By Stephanie Hooks, R.N.
June 10, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this
Paula, I am so very sorry for your loss of Allison…I am just praying God will give you great peace and comfort in the days and years to come!
By Molly Latham
June 3, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this
Christine, you and your family are in my prayers. If you are any indication of the character and heart that Allison had, than this world has truly lost something special. I’m so proud of your strength in this difficult time.
Love, Molly
By vanessa cox
June 3, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
My heart hurts for John, Christine, Paula, and the entire family during this loss. Allison’s big bright smile will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all… Love ya,
Vanessa Cox and Family
By Erin
June 3, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I never knew Allison but had heard Christine mention her name quite frequently. I always had the impression that she was a wonderful human being, and I know she will be deeply missed by her family & friends. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
By Stephanie Atkins
June 3, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Christine and Family- My thoughts, my prayers, and my heart are with you all during this time. Christine, I am so proud of how you have been the spokesperson for your family. Allison is proud of you, too.
Love, Steph
By EVON DAVIS
June 3, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this
I DO NOT KNOW ALLISON THAT WHILE BUT SHE WAS MY SON’S (DECKSTER DAVIS) CLASSMATES AND HE WILL MISS HERE AS WHILE. I LIVE IN LONGVIEW, BUT I WAS COMING TO MY MOTHR’S HOUSE FOR MY SON’S GRADUATION, THE ACCIDENT HAPPEN NOT TO FOR FOR MY PARENTS HOUSE. I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ALLSION. MY SON SAID SHE WA A GREAT CLASSMATE.
By Jennifer Moss
June 2, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
My thoughts and prayers are with Allison’s family. I am two years older than Allison and shared Mrs. Grimes class with her when I was in school. Each time you saw Allison, you couldn’t help but smile or laugh because of how sweet and kind she was. She was truly inspirational, not even realizing how much of a difference she made in others’ lives. I pray that God will pour out His peace upon you during this difficult time.
By Brittney
June 2, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
When I heard the news about Allison, it was a HUGE shock!! I was really in disbelief. Just days before the accident we were in Mrs.Grimes class and she was so excited because she got a call that someone had just had a baby. Whenever you would see her she had a smile on her face and a willingness to help. She will be Very missed by all that knew her and all that didnt, but we all know that she’s in a better place. My Prayers are with you, Brittney
By Kathy Blear
June 1, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
Allison will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She had a warm smile for everyone. I remember her coming by my office just to say, “Hi, Miss Kathy!” on so many days, and her sweet nature would cheer me even if I was having a bad day. She genuinely cared about her fellow students welfare. Her mom can be proud of the person she was. I hope that gives you comfort, Paula. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time when you will have to say good-bye to your sweet daughter. God bless you all.
By Donald and Gail Jones
June 1, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing Allison, we are friends with John and Julie. Our hearts go out, not only to them, but to Allison’s mother and step-father and all of her family and friends. We can’t imagine any pain worse than the death of a child. May God be with you all and help you cope with each painful day. Remember the good days and smiles. Donald and Gail Jones
By THERESA guck
June 1, 2008 4:02 AM | Link to this
Let the wind reminds you of Allison’s kisses, The hot weather reminds you how she lights up your life, The soft breeze reminds you of her hug, The stars reminds you that Allison’s just open one window to heaven so all of us left behind will see God’s love, The dripping water reminds you that Allison’s tears, each time she see you cry and ask why? The car engine reminds of you of her spirit, always going and never easy to GIVE UP
By theresa Guck
June 1, 2008 3:46 AM | Link to this
Losing someone we love is never easy.I don’t know this angel yet as a mother of four I can only imagine the pain. May God and Allison’s memories come and help you in this time of darkness, and keep the lamp of faith burning in your heart especially now that “WHY?” is stronger than” I don’t understand it Lord, yet I know in time I will but right now Lord let my grief be my strenght.” My family will always include you in our prayers.
Theresa Guck,Longview
By Julie Johnson Ray
June 1, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this
On behalf of Allisons dad (John Ray - Longview Police Dept); Allison’s mom (Paula Hiett - GSMC) and Allison’s stepdad (David Hiett), we thank you for your thoughts, prayers and the many, many folks who have called or dropped by to express your sympathy. Please continue to pray for wisdom and strength for all of Allison’s parents, siblings and relatives during this unbelievably painful loss.
Julie Johnson-Ray (Allison’s stepmom)
By Pamela Braxton Lee
May 31, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
I didn’t know Allision, I don’t even live in Gladwater, but I just happend to be reading the Longview news paper on line and ran across her story. I believe that God is still on the throne and that Allision is with him as well. I pray for your family’s strength and understanding during this time. Pamela Braxton-Lee (Mesquite, Texas)
By Kim Ward
May 31, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
I want you to know your daughter is in a place so wonderful we can never imagine. I know this because my only child, Rob, forever 16, is there with her right now. I lost him in a sudden accident this past Oct. 13th.
My prayers are with your family that as time goes on you will find peace. Losing a child is like no other death. I’m still trying to find my peace.
By Angela
May 31, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
This is just so sad. I did not even know this young girl yet I have tears streaming down my face. I know her family is honored that her classmates had such respect for her as to remember her during the commencement.
By bubba rivers
May 31, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
just want to say we are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
By chrystal shelton
May 31, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
i just want to say that my heart and prayers go out to the family of allison ray.i did not know her but my niece was graduating with her and i just cannot imagine the pain of their loss.i did not know her but i’m sure god has his plans for her and has her close in hand. i will pray for your family and may god bless you all.love,chrystal shelton.